"Sea World" at Your Feet + Casual Elegance + Absolute Privacy = Whales Play

This house is magical. Great views, great amenities. Best stocked kitchen for supplies and ingredients I’ve ever seen. Friendly host and property manager. Pool and hot tub clean and functional. Awesome!

Incredible house, view, pool, huge lanai! The property is super private. Has a large kitchen and tons of outdoor seating. We saw a humpback whale from the house! Would definitely go back!

The highlight was the amazing view and infinity pool. Sunsets every night were amazing. The house had everything we needed for a family of five so cooking meals was a breeze. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful views (ocean from 2 rooms). Pool was amazing for kids and adults. Plenty of lounge space inside and out. Hot tub was great. All kitchen and bathroom supplies you would need.

Whales Play fully lived up to its name as a freeway for whales and dolphins! Mornings spent sitting in bed or lanai with coffee just watching them! The house is a fantastic layout and everyone had a private spot. Lower pool level room made for fun movie nights. Incredibly well appointed kitchen! The artwork was so tasteful and fun. Evenings spent on the lanai watching the plethora of geckos and praying mantis all doing their part to keep the big bugs at bay! So many amazing outdoor sitting spots where the sun could always be found. The pool and hot tub were SO relaxing, just floating watching the world go by! Lots of fun coastal areas to explore down below as well(the acacia thorn warnings were appreciated as they were gnarly!!). While a bit of a hike from Kona, it was close to several beautiful beaches and the Mauna Kea and Waikoloa resorts were close enough by that amenities were reasonably accessible. Mauna Kea Luau was also really good for an evening out! Beach chairs, towels, snorkel gear, boogie boards all added to the fun! Just cannot rave about this home enough...we've stayed at many gorgeous homes but this one truly stands out as a showstopper. It was very easy to adjust to and the communication with the homeowner, Sue, was fantastic. The house was so well set up that we didn't even need to connect much at all with Leilani, the property manager, but initially I did and she was very quick to respond! Cannot recommend enough!!!

Amazing house with stunning views. Susan was very welcoming and the house was very high end and well stocked. Would absolutely return.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beautiful home! First of all, Sue was great. She was VERY quick with her responses when I had questions. She was very helpful and she wanted to make sure that we had a great trip. The pictures of the house are nice but it is even better once you step foot on the property. Plus there are a number of great things that are not included in the online VRBO pictures. There is a bar and den area downstairs by the pool that is not pictured. Also a beautiful garden on the side of the house that we had no idea was there before we arrived. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, grill, etc. The big kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. And most importantly THE VIEW. I can't imagine that there is a house on the island that could have a better, more private view of the ocean. Sunsets are the best! And we whale watched from the pool deck. The house sits up high enough that you have an AMAZING 180* view of the pacific ocean--looking due west. There are no homes down the coast to the north, so you feel like you are all alone at times. We had an amazing trip and hope that we can return sometime! Sue, thanks again!

Whales Play exceeded our high expectations!! The home is lovely--well-maintained, beautifully appointed, thoughtfully stocked. It offers incredible privacy while still being a short hop to all the amenities. We not only saw whales, we could HEAR them from the lanai....truly magical!Highly recommend, would love to go back, would rate it 6 stars if we could!!

Fantastic location and a beautiful home .Well equipped and decorated.We would for sure return to this amazing place .

The house was exactly as shown in the pictures. The kitchen had everything you could need. The new TV room down by the pool was a great addition. Check in was easy.

Unbelievable property! Can’t wait to go back!

Wonderful property! The view especially the sunset is spectacular from the pool area and lanai. The house has everything you could want and it is hard to leave to see other parts of the island. The owner and property manager were very responsive and quickly resolved any questions. Hope to come back again!

This was a perfect retreat for anyone seeking spectacular views, comfortable living spaces, and every imaginable amenity - from binoculars for whale-watching or bird-spotting, to any conceivable kitchen utensil or appliance to get you from morning coffee to evening nightcap. The entire house is tastefully decorated, yet the draw is always outside to sit by the infinity pool or take in the ocean views and moving sunsets. Sue was very quick to respond to every question or concern. The house is immaculate. The landscaping is wonderful, right down to the koi pond. Very convenient for heading uphill to Waimea, or south along the coast to Kona beaches and resorts. Can't wait to return!

We have had stayed at a number of VRBOs and houses on the island, but have been wanting to stay at Whale’s Play for several years. We finally got our opportunity and it was an amazing experience that did not disappoint. The views are unmatched and the house is well stocked with everything we needed for our 5 night stay. The lanai and pool area were our favorite spots to relax. Definitely stay at Whale’s Play if you have the opportunity. Sue, our host, and Leilani were also amazing throughout with recommendations on where to eat and things to do. Would have given this house a higher rating if VRBO allowed

Whales Play is a truly special property. Incredibly private and quiet! Well appointed kitchen and lovely/comfortable furniture throughout the house. The pool area is perfect! Would highly recommend this home!

Our family had an amazing stay at Whales Play. The house is lovely inside and out. We enjoyed the gardens, pool, decks and view of sunsets. We saw whales, dolphins and amazing stars right from the deck. The home is private and there is great access to the hiking path along the coast. The home is beautifully decorated and the master suites are especially inviting. We were impressed with the kitchen - it had everything we needed and more! The location is also great - close to a nice beach at the state park with lots of waves. Our group, including kids of different ages and grandma, all had an amazing time. Even better than the pictures. We can’t wait to go back! Sue is a fantastic host and quickly resounded to all communications.

This place is better than any photo or story can tell. You need to live it. My father turned 84 while we were there and had never seen whales. We saw our first one within 30 mins of arriving and this continued morning and night for each day of our stay. This is an exceptional place that will not disappoint in any way! Every detail has been thought of and Sue and team made everything easy. Thank you for giving my family a perfectly flawless experience..

We will go back as soon as we can... Whales Play was far above our expectations, everything was more than perfect! Furnished and decorated with great taste, equipped with every comfort, the marvellous sea view, the constant pleasant fresh breeze, the silent air conditioning, the ultra-modern dream kitchen, the beautiful wooden furniture, the comfortable beds, the indoor and outdoor showers, the great swimming pool and jacuzzi, and much more, everything was just more than perfect! The whole villa is like newly built, so well maintained, organised and 100% clean throughout the property. All 4 of us fell in love with this place straight away and we thank Sue and her husband from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to spend a week in their wonderful home.

We’ve stayed at this property twice - both times it’s been amazing. Clean, well stocked, wonderful pool and incredible views. Easy check-in and out and communication with the host was fantastic. 5 stars all the way.

It can take a leap of faith to rent a home based on pictures and fly 12 hours and across 6 time zones but renting this GORGEOUS home was a wonderful experience for our family. This home had everything that we could have wanted and more and being so far from home, it was nice to not have to buy items just to get through the week. We loved watching sunsets from the Lanai in the evenings and I enjoyed the solitude of looking over the ocean while reading and enjoying my morning coffee waiting on the others to wake up for the day. The communication with the owner and property manager was great, both were very responsive to any questions we had. Don't overthink it, rent Whales Play and get ready to relax in paradise!

Our stay at Whales Play was a delight. The house and property are truly beautiful. The neighborhood is very quiet and the house itself is extremely private. As other reviewers have noted, the house is very well equipped from beach equipment to kitchen spices and everything in between. Both Sue and Leilani were extremely responsive and helpful. The only challenge we had was getting our teenagers out of the pool to go explore the rest of the island! We did successfully wrest them from the house, but we were all happy to return from our adventures to enjoy the gorgeous sunset.

Everything about this place is incredible beyond words. The location is private and peaceful. The views are breathtakingly beautiful. The house is extremely comfortable and has so much to admire it was hard to leave and go enjoy the island. We will definitely be back!!

Beautiful setting perched above the Pacific with breath-taking views of whales playing and amazing sunsets. Quiet neighborhood. Very safe. Owners were quick with inquiries and delightful hosts.